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Atherton

QLD 4883 • Rest of QLD

7,724
Population (2021)
$33,332
Median Income
94.05 km²
Area
790m
Elevation

About Atherton

Atherton is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Tablelands (Regional Council) area. With a population of 7,724 and a median income of $33,332, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 94.05 km² at an elevation of 790m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of QLD.

Situated at an elevation of 790m, the suburb enjoys cooler temperatures and scenic views. The area features local parks, community facilities, and easy access to surrounding regions. Atherton offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of residential comfort and natural beauty.

Atherton falls under postcode 4883 and is governed by Tablelands Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hill electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4883
Urban Area
Atherton
LGA
Tablelands
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hill
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.27°, 145.48°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
94.05 km²
Elevation
790m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Atherton Shopping Village, 4 Cook Street Atherton 4883 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$280
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,331
Census 2021
7,724
▲ 5.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,456
Income 2021
$33,332
▲ 21.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,916
Born Overseas 1,052

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 220
  • 2. New Zealand 150
  • 3. Italy 65
  • 4. Philippines 61
  • 5. Germany 55
  • 6. Papua New Guinea 53
  • 7. India 44
  • 8. United States 40
  • 9. South Africa 29
  • 10. Netherlands 23
  • 11. Japan 16
  • 12. Indonesia 14
  • 13. Scotland 13
  • 14. Thailand 13
  • 15. Ireland 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,884
Australian 2,809
Irish 961
Scottish 804
Australian Aboriginal 631
Italian 557
German 443
Dutch 108
Chinese 77
Filipino 71

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,793
Both parents born in Australia
1,304
Both parents born overseas
864
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.3%
No Religion
38.4%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
347 (4.5%)
5-14 years
960 (12.4%)
15-19 years
473 (6.1%)
20-24 years
353 (4.6%)
25-34 years
893 (11.6%)
35-44 years
734 (9.5%)
45-54 years
923 (11.9%)
55-64 years
948 (12.3%)
65-74 years
1,063 (13.8%)
75-84 years
698 (9.0%)
85+ years
334 (4.3%)

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